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What is NYC ZR § 42-421?

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This section provides definitions for specific terms related to vibrations, including frequency, impact vibrations, steady state vibrations, and three-component measuring systems. These definitions are relevant for understanding regulations concerning vibrations in New York City. Applies to entities involved in vibration measurement and analysis.

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§ 42-421 Definitions

ZR § 42-421

For the purposes of this Section, the following terms are defined:

Frequency A "frequency" is the number of oscillations per second of a vibration.

Impact vibrations "Impact vibrations" are earth-borne oscillations occurring in discrete pulses at or less than 100 pulses per minute.

Steady state vibrations "Steady state vibrations" are earth-borne oscillations that are continuous. Discrete pulses that occur more frequently than 100 times per minute shall be considered to be steady state vibrations.

Three-component measuring system A "three-component measuring system" is a device for recording the intensity of any vibration in three mutually perpendicular directions.

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